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voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Befriender (Levenmouth and East Fife)
with LINK East Fife Mental Health Befriending ProjectVolunteer Opportunity No. VO63519 - Created/last updated: 29/11/2023
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: LINK supports adults aged 18 to 65 years old in the East Fife and Levenmouth areas who may be experiencing isolation due to their mental health issues through one-to-one befriending and group events.
They are looking for volunteers for their adult befriending project. Befrienders will assist the adults to increase their resilience, confidence, social skills and self esteem through consistent and reliable support, and engaging in activities together.
If you have a spare couple of hours a fortnight and would like to help adults who have been isolated due to mental health issues, LINK would like to hear from you.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 16 Maximum age: no upper age limit has been specified Training provided: Volunteers will receive induction and on-going training and support. There will also be personal development opportunities. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - Travel and out-of-pocket expenses are paid, up to a set monthly amount.Experience required: Positive attitude, good listening skills, good organisation skills, empathy, sense of fun, reliability and consistency. Experience of mental health issues not necessary. Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References; Trial Period Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details The opportunity takes place in East Fife and Levenmouth. Saltire Award This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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